Head Of Demand

What You Will Do:

We are looking for a sharp, hands-on team leader to head the Demand team within our Israel Operations department. As Head Of Demand, you will directly manage a focused team of demand specialists, drive day-to-day execution, and serve as the operational and strategic anchor for everything demand-related - while working closely with broader Operations leadership.

This is a team lead role within a larger department - you will be both a player and a coach, equally comfortable diving into the data and developing the people around you.

Who we are:

EX.CO is the video technology fueling growth for media leaders worldwide. Since we launched, our mission has been to shape the future of media technology, powering publishers’ business success in a rapidly changing reality. Today, we partner with leading media companies - including USA Today, Hearst Newspapers, Motorsport Network, The Arena Group, and Ziff Davis - to maximize revenue across every screen: web, mobile, CTV, and DOOH. Our technology combines an online video platform with a machine learning-based yield engine, giving media owners the control, scale, and transparency they need to thrive.

What drives us is simple: we’re stronger together, always evolving, and radically transparent. Collaboration fuels our best work, innovation keeps us ahead, and honesty builds lasting trust with our colleagues, partners, and customers. We are proudly backed by The Walt Disney Company, Saban Ventures, Viola Group, 83North, and others.

Now we’re growing our team—and that’s where you come in. We’re building a place where talented people make an impact, ideas spark change, and everyone has a seat at the table.

Core Responsibilities

Team Leadership & People Development

• Oversee the team's management of key demand partner relationships, ensuring KPIs are met and growth opportunities are captured
• Collaborate closely with teams across Operations, Sales, Product, R&D, and Analytics
• Stay on top of industry trends and bring relevant insights back to the team and department leadership
• Directly manage and mentor the Demand team, setting clear priorities, workstreams, and performance expectations
• Run daily operations smoothly, balancing immediate deliverables with longer-term team development
• Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to support each team member's professional growth; foster a team culture built on ownership, curiosity, and results

Operational Excellence & Process Building

• Design, implement, and continuously improve team processes and workflows - building the operational infrastructure that enables the team to perform consistently and efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Establish clear standards and routines for task management, prioritization, and escalation, so the team can move quickly without sacrificing quality or visibility

Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and influence without direct authority -drive alignment and execution across cross-functional teams and stakeholders outside your direct management, using strong interpersonal skills, credibility, and clear communication
• Navigate a matrixed organization - work effectively with multiple managers and department heads, managing competing priorities, aligning on shared goals, and ensuring the Demand team's work is connected to broader business objectives
• Serve as the demand domain representative in cross-departmental forums, translating team-level insights into organizational decisions
• Build and maintain trust-based relationships with key internal stakeholders - proactively aligning with leadership across departments to remove blockers, surface opportunities, and keep projects moving

What We're Looking For

• 4+ years of experience in Demand, Growth, or Digital Marketing Operations, with 2-3 years of team lead or management experience
• Strong domain knowledge in AdTech, Video Advertising, or Mobile/Gaming Monetization
• Solid analytical skills - comfortable in the data and able to guide the team toward actionable conclusions
• A natural team lead: someone who takes ownership, communicates clearly, and brings out the best in the people around them
• Demonstrated ability to build operational processes and drive outcomes in fast-paced environments
• Proven ability to influence and align stakeholders without formal authority
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Proactive and adaptable - you know how to keep a team focused, motivated, and moving forward